Sentences with phrase «backed by disability»

The campaign was backed by disability organisation capability Scotland and with their support and the support of Lord Foulkes, the former Labour MSP for the Lothians, secured an amendment to the Scottish criminal justice and licensing act last July.

Not exact matches

In its latest budget, the Christy Clark government increased disability assistance for the first time in nine years, then clawed back nearly all of that meagre bump by taking away affordable transit passes.

He can say whatever he wants, but his actions prove that he is NOT for the middle class and has made them poorer by raising taxes and welfare / foodstamp / disability / unemployment numbers instead of getting America back to work.

If your child is struggling but you do not think your child may have a disability you will want to begin by thinking back to when your child first began to struggle in school.

With such measures backed up by strong trade unions, quality public services and other social security payments (such as to cover the additional living costs of disability), a society of this kind would certainly look very different to the scenario otherwise predicted by Piketty.

BY PAUL SCHINDLER Advocates for transgender rights hit back hard on Friday after the State Senate's Republican leader raised questions about the propriety of Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent announcement that New York will treat discrimination based on gender identity and expression as discrimination based on sex and disability, areas already covered by the State Human -LSB-..BY PAUL SCHINDLER Advocates for transgender rights hit back hard on Friday after the State Senate's Republican leader raised questions about the propriety of Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent announcement that New York will treat discrimination based on gender identity and expression as discrimination based on sex and disability, areas already covered by the State Human -LSB-..by the State Human -LSB-...]

I hope one day labour looks back and thinks you know it was wrong what we did, OK we could have done this better by removing the ones who cheat, but for god sake I'm living day to day, I already have had twelve medicals in my period of disability, my legs will not grow back my spine will not heal, yet in November I will be deemed able to work because you lot fixed the medical.

He also disagrees with the government over whether disability benefits should be cut to pay for the national care service backed by the prime minister.

QUEENS — The rookie police officer severely wounded by a man wielding a hatchet would only be eligible for $ 10,000 a year in disability pension should his injuries prevent him from going back to work, DNAinfo has learned.

A slew of council members who originally supported the bill backed by the unions and introduced by Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley today changed their votes to back the mayor's plan — they said because of a change that will provide the most seriously wounded workers, who qualify for Social Security disability, with a pension equal to 75 percent of their salary.

Yoga: Another study funded by the NCCIH revealed that people with chronic lower back pain who took up Iyengar yoga, a practice that focuses on proper alignment, experienced decreased discomfort and less disability after six months.

Manual therapy followed by specific active exercises versus a placebo followed by specific active exercises on the improvement of functional disability in patients with chronic non specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

In the very indie film-esque indie film The Fundamentals Of Caring, Paul Rudd plays an emotionally damaged writer (as if there's any other kind) who attempts to bounce back from a personal tragedy by dedicating his life to helping people with physical disabilities.

Three Arizona parents, backed by civil liberties groups, are suing to block two new state voucher programs aimed at children with disabilities and those in foster care.

Authorizers can also avoid having to step in on the back end by more attention to prevention during the application process, for example, requiring schools to simply describe their marketing / outreach plans for students with disabilities (only a quarter of authorizers surveyed do this now).

Examples include guidance going back to the early 1980s, such as OSEP's Informal Letter to Chief State School Officers on Data Submissions Due During FY 1983 or those superseded by statute or regulation (like OSEP's May 4, 2000 Memo 00 - 14 Qs & As on Obligations of Public Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by their Parents in Private Schools).

Officials said the push to bring students with disabilities back into the public schools allows those children to be educated, as required by federal law, in the «least restrictive environment.»

Advocates, parents, and policymakers must push back against these policies to ensure that all children, including those with disabilities, get the education they deserve and is afforded to them by federal law.

Scotiabank and any of the third party service providers that are retained by Scotiabank to assist us in providing the Scotia Rewards Program, including HRG (each a «Program Provider») are not liable or responsible for any damages, injuries or disabilities that occur, including during travel redeemed through the Program, while using any rewards redeemed through the Program or for any cash back under the Program.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) and any of the third party service providers that are retained by Scotiabank to assist us in providing the Scotia Rewards Program (each a «Program Provider») are not liable or responsible for any damages, injuries or disabilities that occur, including during travel redeemed through the Program, while using any rewards redeemed through the Program or for any cash backs under the Program.

Büttner had the back rests produced by nuns and people with disabilities and for the coverings of the panels used textiles which are usually found in work clothes.

Elderly adults who have been weakened by an illness or dementia or younger adults with a mental disability or mental illness may not understand what is happening to them or be able to fight back against sexual abuse.

If a person suffers from disfigurement and disabilities such as silicosis, burn injuries, birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, soft tissue injuries, or broken bones, the amount used by the injured will be totaled and that will be paid back to him by the party held liable.

You can receive Temporary Total Disability (where doctor takes you out of work completely) or Temporary Partial Disability (where the doctor gives you work restrictions that can not be accommodated by your employer, so you can not go back to work) payments or a combination of the two benefits during the continuance of your disability for no more than a maximum of Disability (where doctor takes you out of work completely) or Temporary Partial Disability (where the doctor gives you work restrictions that can not be accommodated by your employer, so you can not go back to work) payments or a combination of the two benefits during the continuance of your disability for no more than a maximum of Disability (where the doctor gives you work restrictions that can not be accommodated by your employer, so you can not go back to work) payments or a combination of the two benefits during the continuance of your disability for no more than a maximum of disability for no more than a maximum of 104 weeks.

Back in September, I posted on the compelling case of Winkelman v. City of Parma, a 6th Circuit decision barring parents from enforcing their disabled children's rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) unless represented by counsel.

Whether a claim will come back to haunt you in retirement depends on the application of limitation periods, which can be affected by issues like delayed discoverability and whether potential claimants have been under a disability during the intervening years.

Zack also gives back to the community by sitting on the board of directors of Making Waves Canada, a not - for - profit volunteer organization with 15 chapters on across Canada teaching children with physical or mental disabilities how to swim.

The Atlanta office is backed by the strength that comes from a network of offices located across the United States from California to Washington, D.C., from Michigan to Georgia making us one of the largest law firms in the country with a focus on Social Security disability.

You can start by filling out the form on this page and a member of our experienced legal team will call you back to start a FREE disability claim evaluation.

It's a common misconception that disabilities only occur because of workplace accidents; in fact, most disabilities are caused by chronic conditions like back injuries, cancer, and heart disease.

It provides cover against death and permanent disability of students, hospitalisation expenses and education expenses incurred by students who are not in a position to pay back owing to any injury.

It provides cover against death and permanent disability of students, hospitalization expenses and education expenses incurred by students who are not in a position to pay back owing to any injury.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Suncoast Communities, Albany, KY 6/2011 to Present Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor • Assess clients to determine their disabilities or dependencies • Create and implement plans to rehabilitate clients according to their physical and mental conditions • Provide counseling to clients around choosing, obtaining and obtaining employment and academics • Coordinate educational support services for client looking to get back into academics • Facilitate job placement by assisting clients with application documents and getting them in touch with various organizations • Conduct outreach programs to maintain a solid data bank of interested placement organizations • Make referrals for therapeutic work programs after consulting with patients» physicians and psychologists • Monitor client progress through constant evaluations and re-evaluate clients that may be slipping • Counsel and assist clients through rehabilitation procedures and adjust programs as needed • Create and maintain records of clients in a safe and confidential manner

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

All 120 studio and one - bedroom units will be backed by Illinois's Supportive Living Program, which is an apartment - style alternative to skilled nursing care for low - income seniors and those with disabilities -LSB-...]

The American with Disabilities Act lawsuit was brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Harris and has been sent back by an appeals court to a lower court.